Table 2 Developmental stages of a pooled procurement mechanism

Stage 1: Promise stage

To create engagement between participating actors and to convert the perceived problem(s) or opportunities into a shared vision

Stage 2: Creation stage

To formalize the pooled procurement mechanism through articulation of the shared vision into a shared plan and put the shared plan into action

Stage 3: Early operational stage

To execute the shared plan into shared practice

Stage 4: Mature stage

To develop the mechanism into a sustainable practice